Terror funding case: Court frames charges against Yasin Malik, others

New Delhi (IANS) A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has framed charges against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed, Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin and others under various sections of UAPA in connection with a terror funding…

After removal of Article 370, democracy reached grassroots in J&K: Shah

Jammu (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that it was this land (Jammu) where Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Prem Nath Dogra fought for total integration of J&K with the rest of the country.

"Our leader, Syama Prasad Mukherjee…

Cyclonic storm to miss Tamil Nadu but cause heat surge

Chennai (IANS) The low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to gradually intensify into a cyclonic storm by March 21, and is then likely to move north-northeastwards and reach the Bangladesh Myanmar coast around March 22, the Indian…

'India ready to engage in diplomacy to end Ukraine war'

United Nations (IANS) India has said it was ready to "engage" in diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine where the UN has raised "grave fears" for millions of people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "emphasized that there is no option but the…

In a first, Indian cargo exported to Uzbekistan via Pakistan

Islamabad (IANS) In a first, Pakistan has allowed a private Indian trader to export commercial goods to Uzbekistan as part of the trade activity between New Delhi, Islamabad, Kabul and Tashkent.

According to details, at least 140 tonnes of…

Pak confident to get positive nod during 7th review of IMF

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan government is confident that its progress in terms of economic reforms and strategies will help it get a positive nod from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its 7th review.

The IMF mission had raised reservations…

US court dismisses Pakistan's plea in Reko Diq case

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan is faced with a major challenge to counter a settlement dispute claim of $6 billion in the Reko Diq case as Washington's district court has dismissed Islamabads motions, seeking a stay on enforcement of the $6 billion…

Battered by dollar crunch, SL to negotiate with IMF & others on loan repayment

Colombo (IANS) Battered by "worst-ever" financial crisis since independence, Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has talked to the international financial institutions including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other countries on…

Chinese FM to be special guest at OIC meet hosted by Pak

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistan has invited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend the upcoming conference of Foreign Ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad as a "guest of honour", a rare move to accord this opportunity…

Will India emerge as key global player in wheat after sanctions on Russia?

New Delhi: India's role in maintaining food security on the global stage could significantly increase if it succeeds in expanding its marketshare of wheat. New Delhi is already the largest exporter of rice. With the US and European Union slapping…